Baby Jogger City Tour Lux Stroller Review

The Baby Jogger City Tour Lux 2019 is an updated version of the City Tour model which is a lightweight compact travel stroller.

The Lux stroller is still lightweight and compact but has a reversible seat, and travel system capability and can be used from birth, unlike City Tour which has to be used from 6 months.

The reversible seat has a very deep one-hand lever recline (my favorite type of recline) that goes to almost a flat position suitable from 3 months and up to 45 lbs. The adjustable leg rest goes up and down providing more room to stretch.

The large canopy features three panels plus a large sunvisor that can be tucked away when not needed. The hand brake is super flip-flop-friendly! LOL. The large and easy-to-access basket can fit your large diaper bag.

But the main and the most impressive feature of Lux is its compact one-hand fold. You can hold a child in one hand and fold it with the other. The auto lock activates by itself without the need to press the stroller together (like on many other models). 

There is also a standing fold and a carry handle for easy transporting. I would say this is as compact as reversible-seat strollers get. It might even fit in an overhead storage compartment on the plane, of course depending on the airline. Perfect for traveling parents! The Lux is 19 lbs which is about average weight for a reversible seat model.

Another thing that I like is the ability to transform into a travel system with the addition of a car seat or a pram with a bassinet (sold separately). It works with the most popular car seat brands. There is also a stroller board option for an older child.

So, far I’ve seen great reviews from parents who absolutely love this new model. The only complaint I’ve seen is the lack of included accessories. Not a big deal in my opinion. So far I’ve been impressed with all the features. I think it will be a very popular model this year.

It has not been updated in 2019 after the release in 2018.

The City Tour Lux retails for around $299 and comes in four colors. The only included accessory is a travel bag. I heard some parents complaining about the high price, but I feel like it’s a fair price for a stroller that will last you for years.

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Features

CANOPY

It has a large UPF 50+ thee-panel canopy plus a two-panel pop-out sunvisor that provides plenty of shade. This is a great canopy size for a lightweight model. There is also a large mesh viewing window with a magnetic closure. The cool thing about the closure is that it uses magnets to stay open so you don’t need to roll it anywhere. Just open it and it will stick to the canopy.

HANDLEBAR

The rubber handlebar is not adjustable and is located 38″ from the ground. I think it’s a good height for shorter parents, but might be too low if you are much taller. BTW, the average handlebar height is about 40″.

I have mixed feelings about the rubber cover. On the one hand, it’s easy to clean and is very durable, but on the other hand, it’s not that soft when used for long periods of time.

SEAT

The seat is 10″ wide with a 19″ seat back and a measurement of 22″ from the bottom of the seat to the top of the canopy. The seat is a little narrow compared to the average of 13″.

Could be a problem for a larger child. The canopy height also could’ve been a little taller. For comparison, the Yoyo+ Plus model (the most popular travel stroller) has it at 26″. The seat is very well padded and is reversible so your child can face you or the world.

It has a one-hand lever recline that reclines only the back of the seat providing your child with plenty of room to stretch. This recline goes to almost a flat position and is suitable from 3 months and up to 45 lbs.

Great space for naps and quick diaper changes. If you want to use it from birth, you can replace the seat with a bassinet or an infant car seat (sold separately).

LEGREST

It’s always nice to see an adjustable legrest on lightweight strollers. Definitely a big plus.

HARNESS

It has an adjustable padded 5-point harness with a center release button.

BASKET

It doesn’t have the largest basket, but it’s pretty decent. Should fit your large diaper bag. You can access it from the back or the front if the seat is reversed. Again, for the lightweight model, it’s not bad. There is also a small zipper pocket in the back for small essentials.

For even more storage, I recommend getting a universal stroller organizer instead. That way you can take not only your coffee cup, but also a LOT of stuff including keys, phone, water, wallet, snacks, diapers, toys, and more. The amount of stuff I can fit into this organizer is unbelievable. And, the best part is that I can use it on ANY of my strollers.

BRAKE

The hand brake on the side of the frame is super easy to engage and is super flip-flop-friendly! LOL. No more shoe scratches.

WHEELS

It rolls on four small 5″ wheels. The front wheels are swivel but can be locked straight. This buggy is designed for flat surfaces but could tackle some terrain.

The all-wheel suspension helps to absorb some of the bumps making the ride smoother. Keep in mind, this is NOT a jogging stroller despite having “Baby Jogger” as part of its name. “Baby Jogger” is just the name of the company. You can NOT jog with this stroller.

FOLD

You can fold this stroller with just one hand, but it requires multiple steps. I like that this is a TRUE one-hand fold, meaning you can actually hold a child in one hand and fold it with the other.

No need to press the stroller together to activate the auto lock. It activates by itself once you lift up the folded stroller. I found the fold to be intuitive and parent-friendly, meaning it’s not going to be a fight to fold and unfold the stroller. LOL.

The seat can be facing in either direction. There is also a standing fold that gets very handy when traveling. The folded dimension is 24″L x 21″W x 11″H which is very compact for a reversible seat stroller. For comparison, YoYo+ Plus is 7″L x 17″W x 20″H.

You can carry it by the hand strap or by using an attached shoulder strap. Since it weighs almost 20 lbs, I would probably use my hand because it’s a little heavy for my shoulder.

BASSINET OPTION

You can replace the seat with the bassinet to convert it into a pram. The bassinet folds in half and can be folded with the stroller.

GLIDER BOARD OPTION

Great for an older child.

TRAVEL SYSTEM OPTION

You can turn it into a travel system by getting adapters. Works with the most popular brands. Here is my list of top safest car seats.

TRAVEL BAG

The bag comes in quite handy when traveling. It has a carry handle and shoulder straps so you can wear it like a backpack. It’s not very well made but it’s free. LOL. This is the only accessory included.

Cons

-Small wheels. As with most lightweight models the wheels are small and can’t really handle much of the terrain.

-Lack of included accessories. I would like to see a cup holder and a bumper bar included but those could be purchased separately.

-Narrow seat. The seat is only 10″ wide which is a little narrow compared to the average of 13″.

Accessories

There are a lot of different accessories available for purchase.

Video Review

Here is a detailed video overview.

Specs

Stroller weight: 19 lbs
Weight limit: 45 lbs
Folded dimensions: 24″L x 21″W x 11″H
Handlebar height: 38″
Seat to canopy height: 22″
Wheels: 5″
Overall width: 21″

Warranty

Baby Jogger gives a lifetime warranty on the frame of the stroller and 1 year on small parts and fabric.

Available colors

The Baby Jogger City Tour Lux is available in four colors: granite, slate, iris, and rosewood. All colors come with a black frame.

Where to buy it

You can get Baby Jogger City Tour Lux in one of the four beautiful colors for around $299. The only accessory it comes with is a travel bag.

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